Being British, I had never heard of a Monte Carlo until I was introduced to this genius sweet treat by Ashlea Allen, a wonderful pastry chef who worked with us for several years when we first opened. We created these small cookie sandwiches, which are perfect mid-afternoon with a cup of tea.
This version is a nice way to showcase this delicious Davidson plum jam. Davidson plums are a tropical bushfood unique to the rainforest regions of northern Australia. A sour fruit with a deep burgundy flesh and distinct tart flavour, they are becoming widely available throughout Australia and are definitely worth seeking out. If you find them hard to come by, substitute with other red plums, but reduce the quantity of sugar by half.